Depression support thread for the playground

[pink]

i don't know if this will be a much posted in thread but do any of ya'll suffer from the effects of depression? If is a very common illness amoungst men and women both? If you do, this would be a great place to talk about it, vent a little, look for support etc




If you want to talk about the things that bother you or talk about your illness, here's a great place to do that.


Wouldn't it be wonderful if this thread went unposted in, for once no one answering my posts would be wonderful.

 

[doppelbock22000]

i don't know if this will be a much posted in thread but do any of ya'll suffer from the effects of depression? If is a very common illness amoungst men and women both? If you do, this would be a great place to talk about it, vent a little, look for support etc




If you want to talk about the things that bother you or talk about your illness, here's a great place to do that.


Wouldn't it be wonderful if this thread went unposted in, for once no one answering my posts would be wonderful.

Am not sure if I should post and ruin your record Miss Pink.....But I can't noone has previously. But you're right, it would be great if all our posters are happy. take care, Henry

 

[pink]

Am not sure if I should post and ruin your record Miss Pink.....But I can't noone has previously. But you're right, it would be great if all our posters are happy. take care, Henry

Yes, i guess this isn't something people like to talk about on Lit. i guess Lit is a place to get away from our worries.

 

[doppelbock22000]

Yes, i guess this isn't something people like to talk about on Lit. i guess Lit is a place to get away from our worries.

Agree, it's hard to discuss one's problems with a group...And then of course there are the wandering idiots who feel obligated to pick on people. So my lady, I guess I need a couch to tell my story. haha H

 

[peachheart]

Winter blues suck big time. depression is awful specially when no one understands why your depressed. i for one have winter blues then as soon as it warms up everything else hits me. so i guess it is chornic depression as the dr calls it and there is no hope i have been told.thanks for this thread

 

[gypziedoll]

I myself have battled depression for many many years, bi-polar with manic tendencies they tell me its called....

You are right Peach heart, it sure sucks when you can't explain why you feel the way you do....

*hugs* to everyone

 

[thump]

Well I may be sticking my nose where I should not, because I have never battled depression. But what I would say is that all of you, have a friend should you need one.

 

[gypziedoll]

Well I may be sticking my nose where I should not, because I have never battled depression. But what I would say is that all of you, have a friend should you need one.

thank you sweetheart....*hugs*

 

[thump]

thank you sweetheart....*hugs*

anytime darlin.

 

[Calvin]

Winter blues suck big time. depression is awful especially when no one understands why you’re depressed. I for one have winter blues then as soon as it warms up everything else hits me. so I guess it is chronic depression as the dr calls it and there is no hope I have been told. thanks for this thread

Peachheart... not sure where you are but there are forms of depression that are just simply related to light changes.... we have a lot of it during the long gray months here in the PNW... and when the sun comes out all is good.... I was able to replace all the bulbs in my house with "full spectrum" bulbs and it does make a difference.... of course if you are truly "clinically" depressed (versus mild "chronic"), then that is a different issue.....

I myself have battled depression for many many years, bi-polar with manic tendencies they tell me it’s called....

And Gypziedoll.... my feelings go out to you... I watched my mother deal with Bi-Polar disorder (also with a manic component) for years... I trust you have looked into the medicine side of this... she found great relief with just simple dose's of Lithium.... however there are now many wonderful drugs out there that can make a difference for many people....


It will be interesting to see where this thread goes.... current stats say that approx 18.8 million (9.5%) will suffer from some form of depression in any one-year period... I would imagine that there are several people in the PG that can add to this thread....

 

[trojan999]

I've suffered in the past & absolutely hated the way I felt about things, myself, pretty much everything. The worst thing for me was not knowing what to do to try to change the way things felt. I've got to admit that at the moment I'm feeling lower than I have done in many a year & it's frightening me to think that I'll go back to the dark places that I vowed never to go again.

 

[pink]

i've battled it my entire life and probably always will.

 

[gypziedoll]

Peachheart... not sure where you are but there are forms of depression that are just simply related to light changes.... we have a lot of it during the long gray months here in the PNW... and when the sun comes out all is good.... I was able to replace all the bulbs in my house with "full spectrum" bulbs and it does make a difference.... of course if you are truly "clinically" depressed (versus mild "chronic"), then that is a different issue.....




And Gypziedoll.... my feelings go out to you... I watched my mother deal with Bi-Polar disorder (also with a manic component) for years... I trust you have looked into the medicine side of this... she found great relief with just simple dose's of Lithium.... however there are now many wonderful drugs out there that can make a difference for many people....


It will be interesting to see where this thread goes.... current stats say that approx 18.8 million (9.5%) will suffer from some form of depression in any one-year period... I would imagine that there are several people in the PG that can add to this thread....

Calvin, they have used me as pretty much a guinea pig for so many different and new kinds of medication in the past 20 years...they all work wonderfully until they get built up in my system....(several months)....right now i am working with a homopathic doctor to see if we can find some type of natural remedies.....all of this is very scary......

 

[Calvin]

i've battled it my entire life and probably always will.

again... my feelings would go out to you also.....

there are many resources out there and although there are many types of depression.... most of them are of a generalized nature with hard to pin down causes... and thus, much harder to treat.... obviously the true "clinical" depressive states where a person can barely take care of themselves are the most serious and can even require hospitalization at times....

pink... hopefully you will find some comfort in knowing that you are by no means alone.... but there are ways to reduce/combat times of depression.... and there are ton's of resources and support groups that can help....

 

[Calvin]

Calvin, they have used me as pretty much a guinea pig for so many different and new kinds of medication in the past 20 years...they all work wonderfully until they get built up in my system....(several months)....right now i am working with a homopathic doctor to see if we can find some type of natural remedies.....all of this is very scary......

I am sure that it is scary... I myself spent many years in the medical field and a lot of it was psych related.... our brain and bodies can be very complex things... and what works for one is not always going to work for another.... we all try to find the one thing that works best and consistantly for ourselves.... I know for myself, when I feel even slightly depressed that one of 3 things will work... 1. exercise... 2. visualization... or 3. getting out my collection of Calvin & Hobbes and reading until my sides hurt from laughter....
I wish I had an easy solution for all that have experienced depression but all I can say is it is very important to always look forward and to think positive... and to laugh a lot....

 

[gypziedoll]

I am sure that it is scary... I myself spent many years in the medical field and a lot of it was psych related.... our brain and bodies can be very complex things... and what works for one is not always going to work for another.... we all try to find the one thing that works best and consistantly for ourselves.... I know for myself, when I feel even slightly depressed that one of 3 things will work... 1. exercise... 2. visualization... or 3. getting out my collection of Calvin & Hobbes and reading until my sides hurt from laughter....
I wish I had an easy solution for all that have experienced depression but all I can say is it is very important to always look forward and to think positive... and to laugh a lot....

thank you sweetie *hugs*

 

[pink]

again... my feelings would go out to you also.....

there are many resources out there and although there are many types of depression.... most of them are of a generalized nature with hard to pin down causes... and thus, much harder to treat.... obviously the true "clinical" depressive states where a person can barely take care of themselves are the most serious and can even require hospitalization at times....

pink... hopefully you will find some comfort in knowing that you are by no means alone.... but there are ways to reduce/combat times of depression.... and there are ton's of resources and support groups that can help....

i have been rediagnosed with major depression and boderline personality disorder. i have been hospitalized several times this year. my meds have only ever helped to a certain extent. my quality of life has suffered, i will never live up to my full potential. i do the best i can now and take it one day at atime.

Thank you for your kindness, sweetie.

 

[pink]

Well I may be sticking my nose where I should not, because I have never battled depression. But what I would say is that all of you, have a friend should you need one.

Thank you, thump. i am fast learning what a truly wonderful man you really are. *soft kisses*

 

[pink]

I've suffered in the past & absolutely hated the way I felt about things, myself, pretty much everything. The worst thing for me was not knowing what to do to try to change the way things felt. I've got to admit that at the moment I'm feeling lower than I have done in many a year & it's frightening me to think that I'll go back to the dark places that I vowed never to go again.

i know baby, i wish i could do something to help you. i care for you deeply, i am here for you if you ever need me.

 

[thump]

Thank you, thump. i am fast learning what a truly wonderful man you really are. *soft kisses*

Well I think you are pretty awsome too. As a matter of fact, I think all of the folks on this thread are pretty damned awsome.

 

[sonicspeed]

i have been battling depression(caused by bad health) for over a year now.

i'm glad that i have a good support group of friends here and online that help bring the smiles back to me.

 

[trojan999]

i know baby, i wish i could do something to help you. i care for you deeply, i am here for you if you ever need me.

Keep your nice teasing to the other threads I'm trying to be serious in this one & you're very distracting... O

 

[thump]

Can I ask you all, what makes your depression go away?

 

[gypziedoll]

I've suffered in the past & absolutely hated the way I felt about things, myself, pretty much everything. The worst thing for me was not knowing what to do to try to change the way things felt. I've got to admit that at the moment I'm feeling lower than I have done in many a year & it's frightening me to think that I'll go back to the dark places that I vowed never to go again.

Hugs to you Darlin...I know full well of the dark places.....I try to stay away from them as much as possible myself

 

[trojan999]

Can I ask you all, what makes your depression go away?

It's really hard to explain as it doesn't seem to be a specific thing, it could just be someone giving me a smile in the street or just me doing something nice for someone just cos I want to, it could be something I hear on tv or radio, it could just even be that I wake up NOT feeling so down & depressed. I really don't know how to describe it.